Most Common Health Problems After 30 And Their Prevention

 Some latest healthcare studies have shown that few health conditions that were previously only associated with old age are affecting younger adults who are in their 30s. Most of these conditions are chronic lifestyle diseases that are caused due to lifestyle choices such as smoking, alcohol dependence, improper food intake, and lack of physical activity.

 

The first step is to understand the reasons and spread awareness about them. Let your peers know that:

• Early detection helps in preventing and treating these diseases by recognizing them at an early age
• Lifestyle diseases are preventable and treatable
• Obesity and a sedentary lifestyle increase the risk of developing these diseases
• Yearly health checkups are essential for catching them early and thereby taking early actions for your health
• Lifestyle modifications based on the health checkup report can keep these diseases at bay

 

Which are the common lifestyle diseases that affect you in your 30s?

Type 2 diabetes: The leading risk factor for developing diabetes obesity. Young adults are at higher risk for diabetes because of sedentary lifestyles, stress, and improper eating habits.

Hypertension or high blood pressure: it is also known as the silent killer because it doesn't show symptoms. It can damage the major organs like heart, kidneys, and brain. If left untreated, high BP can lead to heart diseases and strokes. 

Cancers: They can also develop due to excessive alcohol intake and smoking. Cancer causes the second most of all the deaths in the world. However, early screening and treatment can help in cure and survival.

 

How to prevent such chronic and prevalent lifestyle diseases?

Adopt a healthier lifestyle and follow the below mentioned preventive actions:

• Keep a regular check on your blood pressure
• Consume a healthy and balanced diet
• Increase your physical activity
• Keep control on your cholesterol and blood sugar
• Maintain a healthy weight/BMI
• Quit smoking
• Reduce alcohol consumption
• Be regular with your full body health checkups

 

Keep An Eye On These Common Signs Of Vitamins And Minerals Deficiency

A balanced and nutritious diet is suggested by doctors and dieticians. But do you know what that diet should be?

A balanced diet helps you maintain a healthy body. It provides your body with essential nutrients like water, micronutrients like vitamins and minerals, macronutrients, and calories. 

Not getting the required amounts of micronutrients like vitamins and minerals have adverse effects on your health. It might range from minor fatigue to serious illnesses. Let’s see what are the signs and symptoms caused by the deficiency of vitamins and minerals:

·        Night blindness

·        Dry skin 

·        Acne-like bumps 

·        Colour blindness

·        Recurring conjunctivitis

·        Macular degeneration

·        Ridges on nails

·        Coarse hair

·        Bleeding gums

·        Poor wound healing

·        Recurring cold and flu

·        Anemia

·        Obesity

·        Depression

·        Low bone mineral density

·        Osteoporosis 

·        Retinopathy and cataracts

·        Fertility issues

·        Muscle contractions and cramps

·        Tingling in fingers and feet

·        Restless leg syndrome

·        Eyelid spasms

 

Your body needs various vitamins and minerals for proper growth, and development of the body, and also to prevent chronic health conditions. All these micronutrients are not produced by your body on their own that is why you have to get them from your food. However, the amount of your nutrient consumption depends on your age, current health, and lifestyle. Not getting enough vitamins and minerals increases the risks of your body being nutrient deficient.

It is imperative to keep an eye on the consumption and absorption of micronutrients in your body. Most of these micronutrients interact with each other and sometimes hinder each other’s absorption. Hence, it leads to deficiency and further serious health conditions. 

 

You can know your micronutrient levels with full-body health checkups. Such health checkups analyze your Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3, infections, and also other health issues like heart diseases, liver function, and cancers. 

Know your micronutrients status now with a complete body health checkup in your city.